In the last few months you've been focused on race-specific training. As the season closes down, coach/author Joe Friel observes that it's very difficult for athletes to shift training emphasis to get ready for next season.

The winter is the perfect time to bring the intensity of your swim training down a notch and focus on technique. Try these drills to make you more efficient in the water, leaving more energy for the bike and the run.

Part of a great season is a great offseason. This offseason is the time to recover and to reflect on the athlete. For some, the very idea of time off can be stressful. How will you de-stress without your usual workouts?

As you put together a detailed plan of attack, think in terms of how you can make use of all the resources available to you, in terms of equipment, health clubs, training partners and training videos if you own them.

Now that cold winter weather has settled into most parts of the country, it's time to break out the trainer, turn on the TV and sweat the hours away, right? Not necessarily. These five tips will help keep you on the road all winter long.

So it's winter. It's cold outside, it's getting dark earlier and triathlon season seems a lifetime away. For many athletes, the offseason is the most difficult time of year. Here's how to turn that around.

Whether you're a recreational or competitive athlete, this is an excellent time to consider what you'd like to accomplish athletically in the upcoming year. As with many things, planning is the key to accomplishment for your race season.

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